Board of Directors
The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation Board of Directors comprises 9 distinguished members of the Washington State aerospace community. Their expertise represents a diverse cross section of aerospace industries. The nine-member Board is appointed by the Governor and consists of a nonvoting Chair and eight voting members. Board member service terms are for three years from the date of their appointment.
Board Members
Paul Applewhite
Founder, Applewhite Aero
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2018
Michael Bragg
Dean and Professor, University of Washington
CATEGORY: HIGHER EDUCATION TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2017
Director of Advanced Technology & Automation, Exotic Metals Forming Company LLC
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2018
Naveed Deen
Boeing Account Executive, General Electric
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY (LARGE) TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2017
Jean-Michel Hillion
Corporate Senior Vice President Boeing Programs, Safran Group and CFM
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY (MEDIUM) TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2018
Margaret McCormick
CEO/COO, Matrix Genetics/TargetedGrowth, Inc
CATEGORY: INDUSTRY (SMALL) TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2017
Roger Myers
Executive Director, Aerojet Redmond
CATEGORY: BOARD CHAIR TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2018
Alex Pietsch
Associate VP, Corporate Relations, Washington State University
CATEGORY: HIGHER EDUCATION TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2017
Ryan Rule
President, SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001
CATEGORY: ORGANIZED LABOR TERM EXPIRES: JUNE 30, 2018
Individuals interested in serving on the JCATI Board of Directors may apply online through the Governor's website.